Table 2.
Perioperative Variables
| CMP III (n=112) | CMP IV (n=100) | p - value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median CPB time (min.) | 163 (IQR 145–183) | 129 (IQR 113–150) | <0.001 |
| Mean CCT (min.) | 90 (95% CI 73.5- 105) | 39 (95% CI 33.2–46.7) | <0.001 |
| 30-day mortality | 2 (2%) | 1 (1%) | 0.625 |
| Early ATAs | 38 (34%) | 40 (40%) | 0.732 |
| Pacemaker Implantation (≤ 90 days) | 9 (8%) | 7 (7%) | 0.776 |
| Major Complication Rate | 11 (10%) | 1 (1%) | 0.003 |
| Reoperation for Bleeding | 3 (3%) | 0 | |
| Early Stroke (≤ 30 days) | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) | |
| Renal failure | 2 (2%) | 0 | |
| Mediastinitis | 1 (1%) | 0 | |
| Intraaortic Balloon Pump | 4 (4%) | 0 |
CMP, Cox-Maze Procedure; CPB, Cardiopulmonary Bypass; CCT, Aortic Cross-Clamp Time; ATAs, Atrial Tachyarrhythmias; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval; IQR, interquartile range.